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November 12 ~ Remembering ~ Today, and in My Family History

My second cousin once removed, a "Living Torgalsen."The husband of my second cousin, a "Living Wagoner."My fourth cousin, a "Living Donald."

IN LOVING MEMORY

May They Rest in Peace

Born November 12My fourth cousin once removed, a Westby.She would have been less than 100 years old today.Born November 12, 1841My first cousin four times removed,Mary A. Richmond.She would have been 173 years old today.

Died November 12The husband of my second cousin twice removed, an Agnew.Died November 12My second cousin, aBatterson.

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